An Act relative to data collection on below threshold wells

This bill requires local health boards or permitting authorities to annually report details (location, use, permit year) of wells under 20,000 gallons per day to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The DEP will use this data to estimate water withdrawals from these wells at the local basin level and factor it into future water permit decisions. During droughts, local authorities must enforce water conservation measures for these wells based on current restrictions or areas with depleted water flow. It also updates the withdrawal threshold for permit requirements from 20,000 gallons per day.